Support Worker - Port Stephens
Requestion ID: req7813
Employment Type: Casual
New Horizons exists to enhanceto wellbeing of our customers and community. Weare looking for Support Workers in Port Stephens who can treat our customers asindividuals and think outside the box to help them in their uniquecircumstances.
What we’re offering
So, you can do your best, we need to support you to be your best. That meansour benefits have your wellbeing at heart
1. Salary packaging equals more in your take home pay
2. Purchase additional annual leave
3. Rewards program that recognises your achievement
4. Strong focus on wellbeing including a generous discount program
5. Grow your career through mentoring and professional development opportunities
6. Variety of shifts available as we work 24/7. Part time and casual work available.
Ticket to Play
As a values-driven person you;
7. Are reliable and want to help make a positive impact on the lives of customers
8. Have experience helping people to live their best lives, this might be in disability services or aged care but could also be retail, customer service or similar
9. Have good availability. The more you are available, the more work we can offer as we have day, afternoon, evening, night and weekend shifts available.
10. Have a valid NSW Drivers C class licence and willingness to transport customers
11. Understand NDIS services and programs while helpful though not essential.
The Day to Day
As a Support Worker, you will create an environment where customers choice isparamount in a supported independent living (SIL) setting. This means helpingour customers to build and live the life they choose. Each house has adifferent personality and rhythm. Tasks could include:
12. Personal care and medication administration
13. Using manual handling equipment to support clients with movement
14. Accompanying to appointments and adhering to specialist plan
15. Adapting communication approaches to include non-verbal customers
We will offer full training toworkers who are new to the sector to ensure you have the skills and knowledgeto best support our customers.